The Enterprise Data and AI organization unites the data governance, strategy, engineering, and product teams with those responsible for AI engineering, generative AI enablement, and automation product and engineering. This group plays a pivotal role in leveraging data as a core driver of innovation and integrating AI capabilities to transform products, operations, and customer experiences.
The EDAI organization also incorporates technology Research & Development and experimentation with emerging capabilities, along with engineering support for Amex Digital Labs. This integration ensures that research breakthroughs seamlessly translate into business impact.
Responsibilities- Advances the design, development, testing, and deployment of software applications and systems
- Drives the modification, documentation, and maintenance of software to ensure high reliability and availability
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to address advanced technical challenges and optimize application performance
- Analyzes system requirements and delivers innovative technical solutions to enhance software quality and efficiency
- Completes code reviews and automated testing to maintain high-quality code standards
- Collaborates and co-creates effectively with teams in product and the business to align technology initiatives with business objectives
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and/or comparable experience
- Knowledge of distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, NoSQL and relational databases
- Knowledge of the core tools used in the planning, analyzing, crafting, building, testing, configuring, and maintaining of assigned application(s)
- Work Experience:
- Software engineering and development experience or a related job
- Experience in application design, software development, and automated testing
- Experience in object-oriented design and coding with variety of languages
- Experience in distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, and relational databases
- Experience in Agile software development methodologies and practices such as Scrum/Kanban, iterations, user stories
- Experience in automation testing and documentation (i.e. automated, functional, and performance)
- Licenses and Certifications
Depending on factors such as business unit requirements, the nature of the position, cost and applicable laws, American Express may provide visa sponsorship for certain positions.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or comparable experience
- Experience in software engineering and development
- Experience in object-oriented design and coding with multiple languages
- Knowledge of distributed (multi-tiered) systems and algorithms
- Knowledge of NoSQL and relational databases
- Experience in application design, software development, and automated testing
- Familiarity with core software development tools for planning, building, testing, configuring, and maintaining applications
- Experience with Agile software development methodologies and practices (Scrum/Kanban)
American Express Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about American Express and has not been reviewed or approved by American Express.
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Healthcare Strength — Pay is often viewed as attractive when combined with comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage that supports day-to-day needs. The benefits package is also framed as especially helpful for those supporting dependents.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with company matching. Financial wellness services and coaching are also highlighted as strengthening longer-term financial security.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is repeatedly characterized as generous and a valued component of the overall package. Time off and flexibility are presented as helping the total rewards feel more complete beyond base salary.
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